Shiitake Mushroom CSP-1040 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AB9E82, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mohalla from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #AB9E82 · CSP-1040
Shiitake Mushroom
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shiitake Mushroom Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9E82
RGB171, 158, 130
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Shiitake Mushroom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shiitake Mushroom
#AB9E82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shiitake Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shiitake Mushroom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Shiitake Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiitake Mushroom have?
Shiitake Mushroom by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shiitake Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiitake Mushroom are Mohalla by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sierra Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fenland by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shiitake Mushroom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Shiitake Mushroom?
Shiitake Mushroom has a estimated lightness value of 34.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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